9th Annual Midsummer Herbfest Chef Cook-off Recipes The special feature of this year’s Herbfest was the 2nd ever Chef Cook-off! The event was a great success – thanks to the chefs, the sponsors, the judges, the host (Pam Collacott), the sommelier (Debbie Trenholm, the Savvy Grapes) and the enthusiastic audience. We also enjoyed sampling the extra virgin Greek olive oil provided by Stavros Kalogerakos, Terra Foods. As promised, just click on the links below for copies of the recipes (all featuring the Mediterranean herbs).

The dedicated team of judges was selected at random from the audience. Thanks again to: Jason Chute, Donna Chute, Donald Pegne, Barbara Grant, Cathy Gorman, Gisele Reinboldt, Wayne Reinboldt, Pat Gagnon, Mary Breton, Elise Provost, Cameron, Yvonne MacDonald, Sandee Smut, Francine Racette, Nancy McLean, Helen Saunders, Marilyn Robertson, Lise Quenneville-Hudec, and Helen Flynn.

Some comments from the judges:

“What a wonderful experience! I would have like to have given all of the chefs 10s..”

“Wonderful, informative presentation – and the tasting was a feast for the eyes & palate – spectacular.”

Brad Henderson assisted by Scott, Perspectives Restaurant was selected as the “people’s choice” winner of the Chef Cook-off. Each chef received a gift (from either Kitchenalia or the Glebe Emporium) for participating in the Cook-off.

Click here to view the 8th Annual Midsummer Herbfest Chef Cook-off Recipes.